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East County Multicultural Festival on November 4 set to host the event in El Cajon in person for the 6th year Welcome Newcomer Network is pleased to announce our 6th Multicultural Festival will take place Nov. 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EJE ACADEMIES. The event will include multicultural food, cultural dance, a show of traditional costumes, story-telling, games and raffle drawings. For this year, we anticipate over 1,000 attendees. The Welcome Newcomer Network (WNN) is a working group which consists of over 40 agencies, school districts, social service organization, health facilities, and the County of San Diego. The WNN was formed to aid agencies in reaching out to our new families as they adapt to life in East County. The mission of the WNN is to encourage respect and understanding of diverse cultures through community education and new comer support coordination. Our festival was inaugurated in 2017 to salute and activate our newcomers to contribute to the community as fully empowered and engaged citizens. Our 2017, 2018, 2019 festivals were both joyous and uplifting events connecting people from so many different countries, cultures and languages, and in 2021 and 2022 we held a drive-thru event! The entertainment is provided by local musicians, school bands, dancers and poets. Our festival is a truly exhilarating display of the harmonious possibilities for San Diego’s fast-growing hub for our refugee and immigrant populations. It is critical that we spread some good feeling in today’s divisive climate. Help us spread the word and join us in celebrating and empowering our newcomer voices to participate fully in weaving the fabric of this amazing diverse community. For more information on the Multicultural Festival, please contact the team or Dilkhwaz Ahmed. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

Foreign policy doesn't always make headlines in presidential campaigns, but with the U.S. involved in two foreign wars — and facing a rising adversary in China, voters are paying more attention.

Guidelines for when women should start getting mammograms have been changing. A new study makes the case for explaining to women the risks and benefits of screening for breast cancer.

The Global North has moved on from the mpox scare of 2022. The Global South is seeing outbreaks — and lacks the tools to fight the virus.

Classic rockers Kansas have announced an extensive North American tour beginning in 2023 celebrating the band's 50th anniversary. Their Another Fork In The Road tour kicks off June 2nd in Pittsburgh and continues into 2024 hitting dozens of U.S. cities including Baltimore, Detroit, Rochester, Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Canadian shows are planned for Toronto and Vancouver. Come see them perform at Balboa Theatre on Sunday, September 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here!

Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming days.

Grand finale for the 19th Annual Summer Chamber Music Festival Concert. Chamber pieces include Mozart’s Piano Quartet, K 478, Beethoven’s Horn Sextet, Op. 81b, Brahms’ Horn trio, Op. 40, Bach’s duet “Mein Freund ist mein!” from Cantata BWV 140, Bruch’s Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano, Op. 83, and chamber works with guitar by Eric Foster. St Bart’s Episcopal Church has a capacity for over 250 seats. Walk-in audience without reservations are welcome. Suggested $20 donation at the door. Donations by check, Venmo or Zelle can be marked tax deductible. Visit https://gsdmusicoterie.org/ for program updates.

Join San Diego Botanic Garden at its highly anticipated Summer Nights, every Thursday from July 11 through August 29. Enjoy extended hours at the Garden until 8 p.m. and a diverse selection of special events, performances, and concerts available as add-ons to make your evening at the Garden even more memorable. On August 29th, immerse yourself in the rich history of wine with Dane Kuta, the official sommelier of San Diego Botanic Garden. Discover captivating stories of wine’s evolution from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era. As you savor different grape varietals dating back to the Roman Era, Kuta will enhance your understanding of wine-producing countries and the global events that shaped wine production. This evening promises to deepen your appreciation and connection to the world of wine. Visit: San Diego Botanic Garden San Diego Botanic Garden on Instagram and Facebook

Early U.S. vice presidents focused on their constitutional role as president of the Senate, but more modern officeholders have held more influence in the White House and beyond.

Swift's The Tortured Poets Department has been the biggest album in the country for 12 consecutive weeks, the longest run atop that chart of her career.